As set out in the 2021 Actions for Business, 2020 was a seismic year for diversity, equity and inclusion (DE&I). 2021 has proved no different. Covid-19 continues to highlight theContinue reading What does ‘good’ DE&I look like?
Fast on fashion, slow on gender equality
Innovative. Trendy. Fast-moving. These are all concepts that tend to be associated with the fashion industry. And yet, the World Benchmarking Alliance’s (WBA) first-ever Gender Benchmark found that, when itContinue reading Fast on fashion, slow on gender equality
In Conversation with Sharon Orr, Provident Financial Group
Please describe your role and responsibilities, how many years you have been in the company? I’ve been with PFG for eight years and I’m responsible for delivering the community strategyContinue reading In Conversation with Sharon Orr, Provident Financial Group
Modern Slavery and Deforestation: two sides of the same coin?
What connects a French supermarket with deforestation in the Amazon? The answer is global supply chains. COVID-19 has shed light on longstanding inequalities and the interconnectedness of our current system:Continue reading Modern Slavery and Deforestation: two sides of the same coin?
A little less conversation a little more impact please: Why credible measurement matters
A succession of seismic social events has escalated investor and other stakeholder interest in the ‘S’ of ESG. This has put the value that companies do, or don’t, deliver toContinue reading A little less conversation a little more impact please: Why credible measurement matters
Measurement brings authenticity, intentionality and long-term commitment to social impact
Ahead of the Shared Value Measurement Masterclass on Tuesday 13 July, which will explore the B4SI Framework, we asked the CEO of Australia’s Shared Value Project Sarah Downie to reflectContinue reading Measurement brings authenticity, intentionality and long-term commitment to social impact
How to stay Relevant
Being relevant has always been a must for business. In our 2021 Actions for Business report, we stated that the events of 2020 and transformations in society over the lastContinue reading How to stay Relevant
Credible societal impact – staying ahead of the game with the S in ESG
The S of ESG is attracting much more attention, business need to be clear in their articulation of their societal impact and that means to their key audiences. Which isContinue reading Credible societal impact – staying ahead of the game with the S in ESG